Registered Nurse Salary Guide: Brainerd, MN

Average Registered Nurse Salary

$34.50/hour

The average salary for a Registered Nurse in Brainerd, MN is $34.50 per hour. This is 12% lower than the Minnesota average of $38.52.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Nurse salaries in Brainerd, MN compared to State and National Averages

$34.50/hour

Brainerd, MN

8% lower than the US average.

$38.52/hour

Minnesota

3% higher than the US average.

$37.24/hour

United States

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Eau Claire, Wisconsin

$30/hour

This is 14% lower than the Brainerd average of $34.50.

Rochester, Minnesota

$37/hour

This is 7% higher than the Brainerd average of $34.50.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

$29/hour

This is 19% lower than the Brainerd average of $34.50.

What are the highest paying Agencies for Registered Nurse jobs in Brainerd?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Perm Staff Jobs	$52	$52

Last updated on February 14, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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